It may sound funny, but really is an existential question that we all face. Where do we go when our bodies die?

As for me, I believe that who I really am, returns to my maker once my body dies. My stay here really is temporary.

Unfortunately, we live in a world that is full of darkness. A mountain of madness and a plethora of ugliness happens daily. All-over-the-world.

I am thankful though, that I have big shoulders to rest between. That place of rest is a place of provision and security. My maker remembers that I am but dust, and He is perfect in every way. He provides me with pockets of silence and peace amid all the chaos.

I’m a huge fan of being counter-culture (I touched on this a bit in a past post here). I want to be who I am meant to be. Not what society says I should be. Not what others say or think I should be. Not trying to live up to the expectations of others.

I used to be really insecure and my self-esteem was sooooo low. I remember when I was a teenager trying to decide what kind of ‘style’ I wanted to ‘be’. What for? Why not just wear what looks good on you, and what you like on yourself? Why not just do what you were made to do? Why not just be who you were made to be? Why not be an original, and not a copy of someone else?

How about you? Do you try to live up to the expectations of others? Have you tried to be someone you’re not? If so, why? Are you comfortable and secure in who you are? Are you living that out?

There is a verse in the book, ‘Ecclesiastes’ that says, “It is beautiful how God has done everything at the right time. He has put a sense of eternity in people’s minds. Yet, mortals still can’t grasp what God is doing from the beginning to the end of time.”

I believe in eternity, and that there is more to existence then just time and space. More than just the material and physical. More than just the few years we have here.

What do you think? Do you believe in eternity? That there is something beyond our life experiences?

I am back. After a week and a half with very little internet access, I am so happy to be home. How did we ever live without the internet? Hahaha. I’m looking forward to catching up in the blogosphere.

The above piece was inspired by a piece I found on pinterest. I am very proud of it and can’t believe that I created it. It turned out perfect for what I had in mind.

I love Keith Green’s music. Yes, it’s a bit outdated and all, but the message continues to stand strong. His songs and life have had a great impact on my life and have spoken profoundly into my heart.

I am a Christian. A follower of Jesus. But I haven’t always been one. And this song soooooo tells it how it is for me. God has made me colourful. He’s made everyone colourful. But until we yield to his plans and purposes for us, we remain set in a darkened room. Stuck. Unable to shine. Unable to glow. Unable to make any sort of a difference that is truly relevant and eternal.

I am so happy to say that I am now showing my colors. I am shining and bringing life to wherever I am and to wherever I go. We live in such a grey world, full of pain, suffering, violence, selfishness, etc. We need splashes of color so that we handle it.

I have discovered why I am here on earth. Why I exist? Where I am going when I die? What the meaning of it all is. And I am sooooo thankful to the Son – to the Way, Truth and Life for staining me with the colors of the rainbow and freeing me from my shackles that kept me from allowing His colors to shine through me and from me.

Are you letting your colors shine? Are they falling around your feet and changing all the grey that you see? Please leave a comment and let me know how you let your colors shine. Or, if you’re stuck in a darkened room and would like to know more about how to get out and let your colors shine, let me know.